CALL FOR ENTRIES
The 26th annual Okanagan Housing Awards of Excellence (OHAE) - Call for Entries begins in August 2020. The deadline to submit your project is November 15, 2020.
CHBA-CO Members receive a 10% early bird discount for applications submitted before September 30, 2020. Contact us to access your code.
Recognizing the Best in Residential Construction and Design.
Now in its 26th year, the OHAE's recognize the best builders, renovators, and designs throughout the Okanagan Valley. From bathroom and kitchen renovations to sprawling estates, OHAE award winners highlight some of the best new homes and renovations across Canada.
Entry is limited to members of the Canadian Home Builders' Association.
New This Year
Enhanced Focus on Energy Efficiency
With the implementation of the BC Energy Step Code, housing is going increasingly green. The Canadian Home Builders' - Central Okanagan recognizes these changes, and will place an increased emphasis on homes being built with energy efficiency in mind during judging. Applicants are encouraged to submit documentation supporting their efforts in energy efficiency at time of submission.
New This Year
Best New Small-Scale Home up to 1000 sq. ft.
With the landscape of residential housing changing, this award has been introduced to recognize the importance of design and use of space while still providing a comfortable home to live in.
It Takes Trust
Whether it's your dream home, or just your dream kitchen, the key to any good project is trust.
Watch as we discuss with local residential builders 'What it Takes to Be a Home Builder'.
See the 2019 Winners
Our 2019 Winners will take your breath away. View the gallery of award-winning submissions from 2019.